Custom Macro Programming

Target Audience: This course is intended for Customers tasked as Maintenance professionals, Application/Support engineers, Manufacturing/Process engineers, Programmers, or Supervisors of a high experience level looking to use Macros in G-Code programming and/or to maintain a FANUC CNC machine. [Other versions available: Instructor-Led, Virtual] (Onsite is available - contact FANUC Training for additional details)

Prerequisite (one of the following):

• Successful completion of the G-code Programming course (Instructor-Led, Onsite, or eLearn).
• Successful completion of the FANUC Setup, Programming and Machining course (Instructor-Led or eLearn)
• Successful completion of the FANUC Setup, Programming and Turning course (Instructor-Led or eLearn)

(Students who have attended a prerequisite class more than four years in the past are required to pass a preparatory test prior to attending the class.)

Requirements:

• A PC with an Internet connection. Second screen and headphones are recommended. (Note: This is a web based eLearn course, so no course manuals, worksheets and/or instructor guidance will be included.)
• A version of CNC Guide [Full (A08B-9010-J790#ZZ99) or Academic (A08B-9010-J766#ZZ99)] installed and setup with the "Custom Macro Programming" Machine composition on the PC being used by the student. (To purchase one of these software packages, contact CNC.Parts@fanucamerica.com, and to install/setup the software, complete the free eLearn titled 'CNC Guide Setup', located in the Academy catalog.)
• A passing score of 80% on a single try is needed to complete this course.

Course Objectives:

• Explaining Macro programming features on the current CNC models
• Defining Local, Common and System macro variables
• Utilizing Macro arithmetic, Decision/Loop, and External output commands
• Interfacing Machine I/O with Macro commands

Course Length: We estimate that students will average approximately 30 hours to complete this course, including time to study the materials, to take the tests, and to do the exercises. Actual time will vary, of course, based upon the student's prior experience and eLearning aptitude.

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